1957 Buick 40 vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (447 Nm). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | 40 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |